Fill in the blanks.
16 of the females are equal to
34 of the males.
- Number of females = _____ u
- Number of males = _____ u
- Total number of females and males = _____ u
- Difference between the number of females and males = _____ u
(a)
Change fraction into units.
16 of the females =
34 of the males
Make the numerators the same using the LCM of 1 and 3.
LCM of 1 and 3 = 3
1 x 36 x 3 of the females of the females =
3 x 14 x 1 of the males
318 of the females =
34 of the males
The totals are shown in the denominators.
Number of females = 18 u
(b)
Number of males = 4 u
(c)
Total number of females and males
= 18 u + 4 u
= 22 u
(d)
Difference between the number of females and males
= 18 u - 4 u
= 14 u
Answer(s): (a) 18; (b) 4; (c) 22; (d) 14